Description
Indulgent sweet strawberry brownies blend rich chocolate with luscious berry notes, creating a dessert that dances between fudgy decadence and fruity freshness. Strawberry swirls and chocolate depths promise a delightful escape you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
Strawberry Components
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 2 tbsp strawberry extract
Baking and Finishing
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to eliminate any lumps and create a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the brownie batter.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a silky, consistent batter texture.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces and fold half into the brownie batter, reserving the remaining strawberries for topping.
- Blend strawberry puree and strawberry extract into the batter, creating a vibrant pink-tinged chocolate mixture with intense fruity undertones.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining strawberry pieces across the surface of the batter for added visual appeal and burst of fresh flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
- Once cooled, dust the top generously with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant, finished look.
- Cut into squares and serve, enjoying the rich chocolate base complemented by sweet, tangy strawberry notes.
Notes
- Swap fresh strawberries with frozen ones by patting them dry thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from affecting the brownie texture.
- Enhance dairy-free options by substituting butter with coconut oil and using almond milk instead of regular milk for a lighter version.
- Prevent strawberry pieces from sinking by tossing them lightly in flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the brownies.
- Boost flavor intensity by macerating chopped strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar for 15 minutes before adding to the batter, intensifying their natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg